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Normal isn’t real - it’s just whatever gets rewarded the most. | Ep 2
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In this episode of Different Is Normal, Dave and Emily unpack why “normal” is a social construct — and how it quietly harms neurodivergent kids in schools, families, and friendships.
They explore how ideas of normal are shaped by environment, why compliance gets rewarded over wellbeing, and how small accommodations can radically improve learning and engagement for all students — not just neurodivergent ones.
This is a real, practical conversation about neurodiversity, education, parenting, and what inclusion actually looks like in classrooms and homes.
If you’ve ever wondered why your child thrives at home but crashes after school — or why “fitting in” feels exhausting — this episode is for you.
In this episode, we discuss:- Why there is no universal definition of “normal”
- How schools reward sameness (often unintentionally)
- Why accommodations benefit every learner
- Parenting neurodivergent children with dignity and understanding
- Recognition vs rewards in education
- How friendships are changing in a digital world
- What inclusive classrooms actually look like in practice
Normal isn’t the goal.
Understanding, flexibility, and acceptance are.
⏱️ Chapters00:00 What “Normal” Really Means
02:39 How Environment Shapes Behaviour
05:16 Neurodiversity in Education
08:28 Why Accommodations Matter
10:43 Parenting Neurodivergent Kids
12:55 Rethinking Success in School
15:40 Digital Friendships & Social Change
18:30 Recognising Effort, Not Compliance
20:52 Flexible Learning Environments
23:48 Inclusive Classrooms in Practice
26:31 Recognition vs Rewards
28:56 School Rules That Don’t Work
31:33 Parent–School Communication
34:21 Finding the Right Learning Environment
36:50 Passion-Led Learning
39:23 Adaptability in Teaching
41:54 Behaviour as Communication
44:32 Acceptance as a Process
47:31 Defining a New Normal
49:46 Why Difference Is Normal
📌 About the podcastDifferent Is Normal is a podcast about neurodivergent lives — not theory, just what actually helps.
Hosted by Dave and Emily, parents and education support workers having honest conversations about school, belonging, and wellbeing.